Benzinga's Volume Movers

Protective Life (NYSE:

) shares moved up 11.91% to $58.53. The volume of Protective Life shares traded was 1302% higher than normal. Dai-ichi Life (OTC:

) is in talks to acquire Protective Life, according to a source as reported by Nikkei Business Daily via Reuters. Broadcom (NASDAQ:

) shares rose 8.59% to $34.61. The volume of Broadcom shares traded was 909% higher than normal. Broadcom announced its plans to explore options for cellular baseband business. NPS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:

) shares climbed 13.11% to $35.21. The volume of NPS Pharmaceuticals shares traded was 523% higher than normal. NPS Pharma surged following Friday's rumored bid from Shire (NASDAQ:

). Aerie Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:

) surged 1.91% to $15.97. The volume of Aerie Pharmaceuticals shares traded 191% higher than normal. Aerie Pharma has a 52-week high of $27.15.